AI is Becoming the Recruiter’s Lie Detector
As candidates increasingly use generative AI to enhance resumes and interview responses, recruitment is evolving from a focus on speed to one of authenticity. According to HirePro’s State of College Hiring in India 2026 report, 66% of corporates believe AI-proctored assessments improve fairness, while 56% worry automated screening could filter out unconventional talent—highlighting the need for AI that strengthens hiring without compromising quality.
Speaking on the evolution of recruitment, S. Pasupathi, Chief Operating Officer, HirePro, said, “I believe the changes have been remarkable, especially in the last five years. Before COVID-19, the recruitment was done almost entirely physically. For example, companies would visit campuses for entry-level hiring, and lateral candidates would walk into offices for multiple interview rounds. In simpler terms, candidates saw the workplace, met people, and absorbed the organisation’s culture. The process had the element of physical connection.”
Mridul Kumar, Senior Vice President – Products, HirePro, said, “AI is primarily looked at as an automation tool, a tool that makes things faster and takes fewer people. But at a higher level, how we hire better is where the true opportunity lies.” He added, “A polished profile, a polished answer, no longer proves the real ability of the candidate.”